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Martini Modern Italian

4.8
4.8
5054 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 58 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
Martini Modern Italian is a vibrant, high energy restaurant featuring timeless Italian techniques, innovative culinary presentations & progressive handcrafted cocktails, all in a sexy, cosmopolitan atmosphere. Located in the Short North Arts District across from the Convention Center, Martini is just minutes away from the Arena District & is open nightly for dinner.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Modern Tuscan
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    John Paul Iacobucci
  • Private party facilities
    Our completely private dining room is located on the upper level of Martini Modern Italian and may be closed off from the main dining area with double glass doors. This space can accommodate up to 60 guests and is available during morning and afternoon hours, Monday through Saturday, and nightly during dinner service.
  • Area
    Short North - Arena District
  • Cross Street
    Vine
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking Available $15 after 5pm - Close (Monday – Sunday)
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
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What 5,054 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Columbus

    Italian

  • Columbus

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Martini Modern Italian delights with "outstanding" service and "delicious" cuisine, making it a top choice for special occasions. Guests praise the "great atmosphere" and "lively vibe." Standouts include the filet mignon and scallops. While some find it pricey, the "excellent" staff and "memorable" dining experiences keep patrons returning.
5,054 Reviews
  1. Ron

    Cleveland4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We made a reservation for 8:15 but decided to go early at 7 to maybe catch drinks at the bar. We were able to sit down immediately and never left. Mike and Lexis behind the bar were absolutely great--super friendly and fast despite it being very busy. After our salads, my wife ordered the chicken parmesan and I opted for the braised lamb papperdelle. Both were spectacular...incredibly tasty and nice sized servings. Highly recommend!

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  2. Brett

    Minneapolis2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, Mary Beth was amazing and gave great recommendations

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  3. Gio

    Columbus7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were sat in the elevated back section where it was pleasantly quiet and peaceful. Our waiter, and other staff, were extremely nice and attentive throughout the evening. We had the mediterranean octopus as an appetizer and it was unique and well-garnished. We also had the chicken Parmesan and shrimp arrabbiata. The shrimp arrabbiata had an incredible sauce, delicious pasta and shrimp, and bread crumbs with fresh Parmesan on top. The chicken Parmesan had flavorful rigatoni and melted cheese on top; however, the chicken was dry and flavorless … would not recommend. For dessert we had the Sicilian pistachio cake, which had incredible ice cream, cherries, and sauce/caramel. The pistachio was absolutely fantastic and I would highly recommend.

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  4. Heath

    Columbus2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great Anniversary dinner we had. The salmon dinner was the best I ever ate. Everything was Great as well as the complimentary champagne. Would definitely recommend going there. We will definitely be back!

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  5. Kym

    Atlantic City18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing!!!! I would travel from NJ to OH just for dinner!!!!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    London7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance, food, and drinks. Customer service was amazing! I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for flavorful Italian food

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  7. Tom

    Columbus26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall good, Martini is tried and true and has been successful for many years. However, eating out is too expensive. Lasagna $36…c’mon. Thank you for a nice evening but the food bill was too heavy for good (not exceptional) food.

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  8. Carol VIP

    Columbus64 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visited Martini's to celebrate my birthday. Our server, Amy, was exceptional. She throughly discussed the food offerings and made suggestions. She was surprising knowledgable about the wines we were considering. While she was covering multiple tables, she was attentive. The food was outstanding. Martini's is one of 'go to' restaurants when we want to celebrate or have a terrfic meal.

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  9. Sam VIP

    Columbus12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 20 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always good at Martini’s. Although I was a little annoyed they didn’t clear our apps before the main course came. At this price, which also seems to have increased a lot recently, I expect things like that to have been taken care of.

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  10. Benjamin

    Columbus5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and our server, Eric, was great!

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FAQs

Martini Modern Italian offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (614) 224-8259.

Martini Modern Italian is rated 4.8 stars by 5054 OpenTable diners.

Martini Modern Italian does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 58 times today
Google Map for Martini Modern Italian

445 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43215

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Vine
  • Area
    Short North - Arena District
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Modern Tuscan
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking Available $15 after 5pm - Close (Monday – Sunday)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    John Paul Iacobucci
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Our completely private dining room is located on the upper level of Martini Modern Italian and may be closed off from the main dining area with double glass doors. This space can accommodate up to 60 guests and is available during morning and afternoon hours, Monday through Saturday, and nightly during dinner service.
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